Director of Research

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Direct the creation and implementation of the team's strategic insights initiative.

• Convert intricate industry trends and emerging challenges into engaging insights for both internal and external audiences.

• Keep up-to-date with the latest knowledge across relevant functional and industry domains.

• Monitor the external landscape to pinpoint emerging trends and their implications for the organization.

• Act as a strategic advisor to the Strategy Office and the firm's leadership.

• Provide market-informed insights that contribute to the firm's strategy and priorities.

• Assist in the development and composition of white papers, executive summaries, primers, and other intellectual resources.

• Cultivate and enhance research-informed viewpoints on significant healthcare trends and critical issues.

• Collaborate with senior executives, subject matter experts, and service line partners.

• Encourage continuous improvement, creativity, critical thinking, and strategic thinking within the Research team and throughout the firm.

• Exemplify and advocate for the firm’s core values.

• Work alongside colleagues to design and enhance data systems that facilitate insights.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in business, healthcare, or a related field is required.

• Over 8 years of progressive experience in management consulting, strategic insights, research, or strategy roles.

• Some experience in professional services or knowledge-intensive settings is necessary.

• A strategic mindset with the ability to transform firm priorities into research and insights agendas.

• Outstanding critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

• Capacity to distill complex information and quantitative data into clear, actionable insights.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

• Proficiency in presenting complex concepts clearly to senior leadership and diverse audiences.

• Ability to navigate ambiguity and structure new or developing areas.

• Commitment to process improvement and excellence.

• Skill in managing multiple competing priorities and stakeholders while upholding quality.

• Expertise in healthcare trends, policy, market dynamics, and operational challenges affecting health systems and health plans.

• Ability to influence and cultivate relationships across various organizational levels without formal authority.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint.

• Strong capabilities in data visualization tools and emerging AI technologies.

• A master's degree (MBA, MHA, MPH, or equivalent) is preferred.

• Experience in supporting business development, thought leadership initiatives, or policy implication analysis is preferred.

• Familiarity with market research methodologies, data analysis, and business intelligence tools is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for annual discretionary bonuses.

• Comprehensive medical insurance.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance plans.

• Health Savings Account (HSA).

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Disability insurance coverage.

• Life insurance options.

• 401(k) matching program.

• Paid time off.

• Wellness stipend.

• Additional voluntary benefits available.

• Options for remote work.